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I found this forum whist trying to confirm the identity of this bird. It was taken last year in the Falklands and I believe its a black-throated finch. I couldnt find any pics of them on this site so can someone confirm I've got it right.

Hi Saddler and welcome to Birdforum. I have no idea what your bird is (nice pic though) but I'm sure another BF member will come-up with an ID pretty soon. In particular, BF member Alan henry gives his location as the Falklands, so it might be worth contacting him.

John,
In short, Yes! It must be a locally used synonym or used as such in certain guidebooks. However, just to avoid confusion it is probably better to use Canary-winged Finch as there is an australian ranging bird having better claim to the English Common Name Black-throated Finch, i.e., Poephila cincta.

I was working there around late September early October last year. I manged to get one day off to do a bit of sighteeing. The picture was taken at Gypsy Cove whilst in the hunt for penguins!

I'd loved to have had more time to look around as it seemed something of a paradise for nature lovers. I was a pity that I wasnt able to carry my camera around most of the time, as its the closest ive been to many wild birds, they seem to have no fear of people.

Its possible i'll be out again around that time this year so thanks for the offer.

Alan and John, would you guys consider uploading your photos of this species to the Gallery so we can add it to the Bird Database? Would be a great addition to have not only a new species but the plumage variations as well. Great pics, both of you!